Joburg Film Festival 2023 on show
The film festival which has partnered with MultiChoice will include a line-up featuring films from over 35 countries.
The fifth Joburg Film Festival returns to the City of Glitz and Glam from 31 January to 5 February, in what promises to be a full fest for movie enthusiasts who will be spoilt for choice.
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The film festival which has partnered with MultiChoice will include a line-up featuring films from over 35 countries across the globe including South Africa, Tunisia, Brazil, Seoul, Brazil, USA, Japan, Morocco and more.
According to the press release, the six day showcase will also include a mix of feature films and documentaries showcasing stories that cross cultural boundaries.
Throughout this year’s installment, over 60 films will be screened across the Johannesburg and will include 20 African premieres and 27 South African premieres.
The festival recently announced is the opening film, the Moussa Sene Absa directed masterpiece XALE.
XALE follows the life of Awa, a 15-year-old African schoolgirl who is happily living her teenage years alongside her twin brother Adama who dreams of Europe. This beautiful Senegalese feature immerses the viewer into a storyline of family values, love, life and betrayal.
Tumi Masekela, Executive Head: Corporate Affairs, MultiChoice South Africa said, “As a truly African brand, MultiChoice is proud to once again be partnering with the Joburg Film Festival.
“Telling stories is part of who we are as an organisation and this partnership will serve as a platform where storytellers come together, and give a renewed light for African storytelling.”
In an effort to positively highlight the contribution of the Arts, Culture and Creative Industry in strengthening the Nation Brand, Brand South Africa has also teamed up with the Joburg Film Festival.
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“We believe that is important to strengthen the film and entertainment industry and shine a spotlight on one of South Africa’s key strengths as a creative hub on the continent through showcasing Africa’s capabilities to produce world class, high quality, and authentic stories from Africa to the world.
“Film is a powerful platform that enables us to tell our stories, and export them to the world at large, in order to raise awareness and shape conversations to celebrate our successes and bring about change where necessary.
“In addition, the South African film industry is a significant contributor to the growth of the economy through job creation and sustainability, skills development and transfer and increased employee and household income.
“It is a sector that simultaneously promotes the country and contributes to its prosperity” said Mpumi Mabuza, Acting Chief Marketing Officer at Brand South Africa.
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The Festival screenings will take place at various locations across the city, including Ster Kinekor Sandton (Sandton City Mall) and Maponya Mall (Soweto), Cinema Nouveau Rosebank (Rosebank Mall), The Bioscope (Maboneng) and Theatre on the Square (Nelson Mandela Square).
Limited tickets are available for R80 via Quicket.co.za.
